Arnold Dolmetsch

French musician and instrument maker in England (1858-1940)
Person human Q194638
Arnold Dolmetsch
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Arnold Dolmetsch

Summary

Arnold Dolmetsch is a human[1]. Born in Le Mans[2], he… he was born on February 24, 1858[3]. He died in Haslemere[4]. He died on February 28, 1940[5]. He worked as a luthier[6], musicologist[7], music theorist[8], musical instrument maker[9], and harpsichordist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Le Mans[2], Arnold Dolmetsch…
  • Arnold Dolmetsch passed away in Haslemere[4].
  • Arnold Dolmetsch was born on February 24, 1858[3].
  • Arnold Dolmetsch died on February 28, 1940[5].
  • Arnold Dolmetsch died on January 1, 1940[12].
  • Among Arnold Dolmetsch's spouses was Mabel Johnston[13].
  • A child of Arnold Dolmetsch was Carl Dolmetsch[14].
  • A child of Arnold Dolmetsch was Nathalie Dolmetsch[15].
  • A child of Arnold Dolmetsch was Cécile Dolmetsch[16].
  • Arnold Dolmetsch held citizenship in France[17].
  • Arnold Dolmetsch held citizenship in Switzerland[18].
  • Arnold Dolmetsch held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
  • Arnold Dolmetsch worked as a luthier[6].
  • Arnold Dolmetsch worked as a musicologist[7].
  • Arnold Dolmetsch's professions included music theorist[8].
  • Arnold Dolmetsch worked as a musical instrument maker[9].
  • Arnold Dolmetsch's professions included harpsichordist[10].
  • Arnold Dolmetsch's professions included violinist[20].
  • Arnold Dolmetsch's education included a stint at Royal College of Music[21].
  • Arnold Dolmetsch was educated at Royal Conservatory of Brussels[22].
  • A notable student of Arnold Dolmetsch was Robert Goble[23].
  • A notable student of Arnold Dolmetsch was Pauline Aubert[24].
  • Arnold Dolmetsch received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • Arnold Dolmetsch is recorded as male[26].
  • Arnold Dolmetsch's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Arnold Dolmetsch was born in Le Mans[2]. He was born on February 24, 1858[3].

Education

Educated at Royal College of Music[21], a conservatory[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1882[30], headquartered in London[31] and Royal Conservatory of Brussels[22], a conservatory[32], in First French Empire[33], founded in 1813[34]. Studied under Henri Vieuxtemps[35], a composer[36], 1820–1881[37], of Belgium[38]; Henry Holmes[39], a composer[40], 1839–1905[41], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[42]; and Frederick Bridge[43], a composer[44], 1844–1924[45], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[46], awarded the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[47].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include luthier[6], musicologist[7], music theorist[8], musical instrument maker[9], harpsichordist[10], and violinist[20]. Notable students include Robert Goble[23], a musical instrument maker[48], 1903–1991[49], of United Kingdom[50] and Pauline Aubert[24], a harpsichordist[51], 1884–1979[52].

Recognition

Arnold Dolmetsch received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[25].

Personal Life

Among Arnold Dolmetsch's spouses was Mabel Johnston[13]. Children include Carl Dolmetsch[14], a recorder player[53], 1911–1997[54], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Exeter[55]; Nathalie Dolmetsch[15], a viol player[56], 1905–1989[57], of United Kingdom[58], specialised in music[59]; and Cécile Dolmetsch[16], a musician[60], 1904–1997[61], of United Kingdom[62].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 28, 1940[5] and January 1, 1940[12]. Arnold Dolmetsch passed away in Haslemere[4].

Why It Matters

Arnold Dolmetsch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

FAQs

Where was Arnold Dolmetsch born?

Arnold Dolmetsch was born in Le Mans[2].

Where did Arnold Dolmetsch die?

Arnold Dolmetsch passed away in Haslemere[4].

Who was Arnold Dolmetsch married to?

Arnold Dolmetsch's spouses include Mabel Johnston[13].

What did Arnold Dolmetsch do for work?

Arnold Dolmetsch worked as luthier[6], musicologist[7], music theorist[8], musical instrument maker[9], and harpsichordist[10].

Where did Arnold Dolmetsch go to school?

Arnold Dolmetsch was educated at Royal College of Music[21] and Royal Conservatory of Brussels[22].

What awards did Arnold Dolmetsch receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[25].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Le Mans
    Educated at Royal College of Music, Royal Conservatory of Brussels
    Aliases
    Family name Dolmetsch
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